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AHL IDI Graduate Analyst

Join Man Group's IDI team as a Graduate Analyst in London, focusing on implementing quantitative investment strategies and supporting systematic hedge fund operations. The 18-month program includes rotations across key teams to build a comprehensive understanding of the business.

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About the Team

  • Global IDI team operates in Hong Kong, Sofia, London, and Boston.
  • Responsible for implementing new business, portfolios, and investment strategies.
  • Ensures precision and alignment of quantitative strategies from research to trade.
  • Primary responder to production issues affecting investment managers.
  • Collaborates with Portfolio Management, Trading, and technologists on trading architecture.
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Programme Structure

  • First 6 months: Shadow IDI operations, focus on data analysis and process automation.
  • Months 7-18: Three 4-month rotations in Business Management, Investment Risk, Execution Analytics, and Trade Operations.
  • Month 19 onwards: Return to IDI with cross-functional knowledge for complex implementations.
  • Supported by a dedicated mentor throughout the program.
  • Program designed to build a well-rounded analyst with deep business understanding.
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Responsibilities (First 6 Months)

  • Shadow daily portfolio management, implementation, analytics, and strategic projects.
  • Automate processes and streamline investment management workflows.
  • Conduct deep-dive data analysis to provide business insights to senior management.
  • Build tooling and develop emerging AI capabilities within the team.
  • Understand complex systems and analyze dynamic datasets.
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Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong academic record in quantitative disciplines like Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • High curiosity and openness to new challenges.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and problem-solving in unstructured environments.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with peers and senior stakeholders.
  • Resilience and effective time management across multiple projects.